Home Energy Savings in MA & RI

Massachusetts and Rhode Island offer robust energy efficiency programs, primarily through Mass Save (MA) and Rhode Island Energy, providing free energy audits, rebates, 0% financing (HEAT Loans), and no-cost upgrades for low-income residents via Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP), all designed to lower bills and improve home comfort with insulation, air sealing, and efficient equipment. 

Massachusetts Programs (Mass Save)

• Home Energy Assessment: A professional auditor inspects your home for free, identifies energy loss, installs basic energy savers (thermostats, showerheads), and provides a plan.

• HEAT Loan Program: 0% interest financing up to $25,000 for major upgrades like heat pumps, windows, insulation, and batteries, notes Mass Save and Eversource.

• Income-Eligible Programs: No-cost insulation, air sealing, and appliances (fridges, washers) for qualifying households, with detailed income guidelines available on Mass Save.

• Home MVP Program: New program for 1-4 unit homes for comprehensive efficiency improvements. 

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Rhode Island Programs (Rhode Island Energy)

• Energy Efficiency Programs: Similar to Mass Save, they offer assessments, rebates, and incentives for efficiency upgrades.

• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP): Administered through Community Action Programs (CAP), provides free insulation, air sealing, and health/safety measures (CO detectors) for income-eligible residents, Rhode Island DHS.

• Heating System Repair & Replacement (HSRRP): Assistance for efficient heating system repairs or replacements for LIHEAP participants.

• Federal Rebates: RI is implementing Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR) from federal funds. 

How to Get Started

• MA: Visit the Mass Save website - https://www.masssave.com/residential/find-a-contractor

• RI: Contact Rhode Island Energy or your local CAP agency for WAP/LIHEAP. - https://www.rienergy.com/